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Ride-share driver, passenger injured in shooting on Lodge Freeway, police say

'Troopers are currently working to determine the motive for this shooting.'
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(WXYZ) — A ride-share driver and his passenger were injured in a shooting on the Lodge freeway on Saturday morning, police say.

Michigan State Police said the shooting happened around 9 a.m. on the Lodge northbound near Meyers in Detroit.

According to police, the 30-year-old ride-share driver from Hamtramck entered the Lodge northbound from Livernois Avenue. While on the Lodge, the vehicle was reportedly shot at multiple times by an unknown suspect. Police say the driver and his 17-year-old passenger from Detroit were hit, and the driver stopped on Meyers Road.

Both victims were transported to a local hospital and are currently in critical condition, police say.

Troopers searched the freeway for evidence, and the freeway reopened on Saturday afternoon.

“Troopers are currently working to determine the motive for this shooting,” said F/Lt. Mike Shaw in a statement. “They are using technology along the victims' route to attempt to identify a suspect vehicle."

If you have any information on this shooting, you're asked to call 855.MICH.TIP.

Stay with WXYZ.com for updates on this developing story.